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Here in beautiful, sunny Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, there are dedicated bicycle paths and wide bike lanes on the shoulder of the roads (if no dedicated bicycle lane). They put up separate stop signs at every intersection and even have crosswalks for people in the bike lanes (sometimes). They are used heavily, and seem to work much better. On the main drag, the bike lane is about 20 or so feet back from the roadway. No bicyclists in the driving lanes, no cars in the bike lane. It works wonders for everyone.